What are the responsibilities and job description for the Family Support Specialist position at Milton Hershey School?
Nurturing Environment for Students
Milton Hershey School is seeking married couples to become flex houseparents, providing a consistent family-like structure for students. As a flex houseparent, you will reside in an on-campus home with your spouse and guide a group of 8-12 students.
Your responsibilities will include:
- Driving and transporting students
- Administering medication and providing daily care
- Creating a family-like atmosphere and providing emotional support
- Providing daily devotions and taking students to Judeo-Christian Sunday chapel services
Benefits:
- Competitive salary and comprehensive benefits
- Relocation assistance and paid training provided
- Schedule of nine days on followed by three days off
- Three-week paid summer vacation
Qualifications:
- Experience working or volunteering with youth, preferably from under-served settings
- This is a two-person job for couples who have been legally married for at least two years
- Both spouses should be age 27 or older
- No more than three dependent children may reside in the student home
- Abide by a smoke-free and weapon-free campus
- Limits on pets: only fish and one dog of approved breeds are permitted
- Valid driver's license; ability to become certified to drive student home vans
- High school diploma or GED required
- Must be able to lift up to 50 lbs.
- Candidates must demonstrate a high degree of integrity
